GEOGRAPHY AND GOVERNMENT
What is the official name of the country? What is the form of government used in this country?
Canada, constitutional monarchy
What are the national flag and the Quebec flag
FLAG: the Maple Leaf flag; fleurdelisé
Who discovered the country?
Around 1000 AD by Norse Vikings, led by Leif Erikson,
Name 3 most famous natural and artificial sites.
NATURAL: Niagara Falls (Ontario), Banff National Park/Lake Louise (Alberta), Bay of Fundy (New Brunswick/Nova Scotia)
ARTIFICIAL: CN Tower (Toronto, Ontario), Old Quebec (Quebec City, Quebec), The Butchart Gardens (Victoria, British Columbia)
Name the official head of the state and who really rules the country.
Official Head of State: King Charles III, represented in Canada by the Governor General (currently Mary Simon)
Who Rules (Head of Government): The Prime Minister, who leads the government and holds executive power - currently Justin Trudeau
What is the capital of the country?
Ottawa
What are the 3 groups of indigenous peoples called?
First Nations
Inuit
Metis
French Explorer who founded Quebec
Samuel de Champlain
Name 3 most visited sites of the capital, 3 best places for shopping and 3 best places for teens
CAPITAL: Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal, ByWard Market
SHOPPING: Toronto Eaton Centre (Toronto), Bloor-Yorkville (Toronto), Granville Island Public Market (Vancouver)
TEENS: Canada's Wonderland (near Toronto), Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (Vancouver), CN Tower (Toronto)
What does the national coat-of-arms represent?
The Shield (Four Quarters), Canadian Elements, The Supporters, The Mottoes, The Crown and Crest
Where is the country situated? What borders it on the east, west, north, south.
In the northern part of the North American continent, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean. Bordered by USA to the south.
Name 3 national sports and 3 national foods.
SPORTS: Ice Hockey (Winter), Lacrosse (Summer), Canadian Football, ...
FOODS: Poutine, Maple Syrup, BeaverTails, ...
Name 3 most celebrated holidays and explain the meaning of one of them.
Christmas (Dec 25), Canada Day (July 1), and Thanksgiving (second Monday in October)
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30): A solemn day honoring Indigenous children lost to the residential school system, with people wearing orange to symbolize that "Every Child Matters".
Name 3-5 indigenious animals, 3 endangered animals, 2-3 national parks
ANIMALS: Polar Bear, Moose, Beaver, Canada Lynx
ENDANGERED: Vancouver Island Marmot, Southern Resident Killer Whale
PARKS: Banff National Park (Alberta), Jasper National Park (Alberta), Grasslands National Park (Saskatchewan)
Name 3 most famous singers, 3 most famous actors
SINGERS: Celine Dion, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber
ACTORS: Ryan Reynolds, Michael J. Fox, Rachel McAdams
Where does the majority of the population live?
In the south near the US border
Name 2 symbols of Canada
OFFICIAL: THE MAPLE LEAF Flag
NON-OFFICIAL: Maple Syrup
Name 3 most famous historical personalities.
Sir John A. Macdonald (1815–1891): As Canada's first Prime Minister
Terry Fox (1958–1981): A humanitarian and athlete
Tommy Douglas (1904–1986): Known as the "Father of Medicare,"
Name 3 most visited places for vocation and 3 most visited places for swimming.
VOCATION: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Banff National Park, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia
SWIMMING: Prince Edward Island (PEI) Beaches, Tofino, British Columbia (Long Beach), Kitsilano Beach ("Kits Beach"), Vancouver, BC
When and how do they celebrate Christmas and New Year?
Christmas in Canada (Dec 25) and New Year (Jan 1) are major winter celebrations marked by family gatherings, feasts, gift-giving, and festive lights. Celebrations often span from late November to early January, blending secular, religious, and diverse cultural traditions, including, in many areas, the enjoyment of snow and winter activities
What bodies of water are located on the Canada/US border?
The Great Lakes
The place of origin of the indigenous peoples of Canada
Asia
Name 3 things that the world borrowed from this country.
Insulin (1921): Discovered by Frederick Banting and Charles Best in Toronto
Basketball (1891): Invented by Canadian Dr. James Naismith in Springfield
Canadarm (1981): A robotic arm
Name 3 best places for sports
Toronto, Ontario (The Ultimate Sports Hub),
Montreal, Quebec (Historic Sports City),
Vancouver, British Columbia (West Coast Action)
Describe one of the best sites in the country?
The most popular tourist attraction in Canada is Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is a world-renowned natural wonder composed of three massive waterfalls—Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls—spanning the U.S.-Canada border between New York and Ontario. Millions visit annually for boat tours, viewing decks, and scenic parks, offering a 57-meter drop and spectacular, powerful vistas.